IHI Terrasun Options introduced it has been chosen because the integrator of alternative for battery power storage system (BESS) initiatives by SK On, a subsidiary of world conglomerate and South Korea-based SK Group, and the fifth-largest producer of batteries for electrical automobiles globally.
The 2 firms signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on September 10 on the RE+ commerce present in Anaheim, California, to solidify the partnership. The businesses, in formally asserting the partnership on September 11, stated the technique will deliver extra BESS initiatives on-line in North America.
“We’re proud to be chosen as SK On’s integrator of alternative for BESS. SK On has deep battery experience and expertise. They chose IHI Terrasun to offer energy plant software program and subject companies due to our group’s technical experience and dedication to undertaking success,” stated Kenshi Suzuki, president of IHI Terrasun Options, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Suzuki informed POWER, “The popularity is very thrilling this yr as a result of we’re celebrating 10 years of IHI Terrasun within the power cupboard space. Our trade is increasing quickly and I’m excited to see our group work with SK On to advance options additional throughout the board.”
Ray Saka, senior vice chairman of Enterprise Technique and Companies at IHI Terrasun, stated, “We’re excited that SK On has chosen IHI Terrasun to be their BESS integrator of alternative. They’ve deep technical experience in battery manufacturing, which makes them a superb supplier of DC- and AC-block techniques.”
The teams stated the partnership “brings necessary worth to each firms,” with IHI Terrasun deploying its Assured Controls energy plant software program to run all of SK On’s BESS initiatives in North America. Moreover, IHI Terrasun’s integration and subject engineering groups “will deliver initiatives on-line and maintain them working at prime efficiency.”
“As we’ll proceed the growth of our ESS enterprise in america, IHI Terrasun was an apparent associate of alternative for system integration, software program and companies,” stated Daejin Choi, head of ESS Enterprise at SK On. “At SK On, we’re dedicated to utilizing know-how and innovation for powering a greater and extra sustainable future and people values are shared with IHI Terrasun.”
—Darrell Proctor is senior editor for POWER (@POWERmagazine).
